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Martin Necas’ Epic Quote: ‘We Let Them Win the First One’ Ahead of Canada Rematch

Martin Necas delivered a classic bit of post-game trash talk with a smile after Team Czechia’s qualification-round win over Denmark at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Canada prepares for Olympic quarterfinals with clean bill of health

The Canadian men's hockey team held its final practice before the start of the elimination round at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games on Tuesday morning.

Canada’s MacKinnon, Bennett expected to play quarterfinal after missing practice

‘That guy did not want to fight Tom’: Canada reacts to Wilson’s Olympic punch-up

Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky Olympic Performance Suggests Playoff Breakout

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Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 17

Czechia sends strong message before hockey quarterfinals against Canada

Czechia punched its ticket to the quarterfinals by narrowly getting past Denmark 3-2 on Tuesday.

‘We let them win the first one’: Czechia’s Necas on Olympic rematch against Canada

Winners, losers from group stage of men's Olympic hockey tournament

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 17

Martin Necas drops confident joke ahead of Olympics quarterfinal vs Canada

Czechia defeated Denmark 3-2 on Tuesday, advancing to the Olympics quarterfinal to face Canada. It will be the second matchup between Czechia and Canada during the tournament, with the Canadians winning the first matchup 5-0.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

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The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Two NHL players placed on waivers for Feb. 17

On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche placed defenseman Jacob MacDonald on waivers, with the Washington Capitals also putting goaltender Mitch Gibson on the wire.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

‘We let them win the first one’: Czechia’s Necas on Olympic rematch against Canada

Maybe there is an underlying confidence brewing with one of the European underdogs. When speaking to the media after Czechia’s hard-fought 3-2 win over Denmark in the playoff qualifiers at the 2026 Winter Olympics, forward Martin Necas was asked about the impending rematch with Canada in the quarterfinals.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17

Avalanche Place Jacob MacDonald On Waivers

The Avalanche placed defenseman Jacob MacDonald on waivers today, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. He has been sidelined for the entire season due to hip surgery.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Avalanche Players Shining at Olympic Games

There is plenty to worry about when the NHL returns to action Feb. 25, but for now the attention of the hockey world is on Milan, Italy. The Avalanche sent a whopping eight members of their roster to the Games, some with significant expectations.

Nathan MacKinnon News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

Team Canada: 'Zero Concern' About a Nathan MacKinnon Injury

Nathan MacKinnon and Sam Bennett were both absent from Team Canada’s practice for a maintenance day on Tuesday, but head Jon Cooper has zero concern for their quarter-final availability.

Nathan MacKinnon News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Canada’s MacKinnon, Bennett expected to play quarterfinal after missing practice

Jon Cooper, head coach of Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey team, told reporters that despite forwards Nathan MacKinnon and Sam Bennett missing practice on Tuesday, both are expected to play in their quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

McDavid, MacKinnon Praise Tom Wilson, Glad He’s on Their Side

Tom Wilson making Team Canada’s Olympic roster didn’t come without questions. Is he really good enough to play alongside these superstars? Will he cross the line and lose his composure?

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 15

Nathan MacKinnon reacts to Tom Wilson’s Olympic fighting support after nasty hit

Canada moved to 3-0 in Olympic play, with a 10-2 victory over France. Still, the score may not be the talking point for the game, as Canada’s Tom Wilson dropped the gloves against Pierre Crinon.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 15

Devon Toews’ goal for Team Canada caps crazy sequence that makes Olympic history

Canada just moved to 3-0 in group play with a 10-2 victory over France. In the process, Sidney Crosby made Olympic history. He was not the only player on the ice who made history in the Canadian victory.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 17

NHL Rumors: Some buy-low, reclamation projects for the Vancouver Canucks

Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche could look to add depth with a middle-six winger, but a third-line center could be a bigger priority for them.

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Denis Malgin News / Daily Faceoff / February 13

Switzerland’s Denis Malgin, Andrea Glauser leave game against Canada

Switzerland took a massive blow to their lineup on Friday night, as forward Denis Malgin and defenseman Andrea Glauser have left the team’s game against Canada due to injuries.

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / February 13

Avalanche’s Brock Nelson Rising to the Occasion at Olympics

Colorado Avanche center Brock Nelson essentially had a hat trick in Team USA’s 5-1 thumping of Latvia on Feb. 12. While the official box score only records two goals for the Colorado Avalanche center, but in reality, Nelson scored three.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 13

Brock Nelson proved the hockey world wrong with two-goal performance

One of the key players in the United States‘ win to open their Olympic journey was someone who many didn’t expect. Forward Brock Nelson scored twice in the Americans’ 5-1 win over Latvia on Thursday, giving the team a solid start in the race for first in Group C.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

3 Names Avalanche Should Target After Olympic Freeze

The last time we saw the Colorado Avalanche, they defeated the San Jose Sharks in a much needed win just before the Olympic break. As the various Avalanche members head off to represent their respective countries, the front office of the team remains in Denver with the goal of improving the roster when play resumes.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5